The Sartorialites
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Scott with Sheila and Sarah, two of my favorite girls from Marvin
Last night I was at the newest addition to my neighborhood’s rapidly expanding offerings, Masa14, for FW‘s one-year anniversary party & Scott Schuman appearance. I have to say, it was so refreshing to see so many unfamiliar faces sprinkled among the social-circuit regulars. And so many interestingly dressed folks. Too many to shoot – especially while balancing a mojito, a clutch, and Scott Schuman’s just-published photo book, called, what else – The Sartorialist. It’s a chunky brick of a thing, and I wonder if he’ll reissue this one, or do book number two, in more of a coffee-table form.
Nakea West, who I met on the Sidewalk Style beat, wearing an amazing ear cuff from Litter and a shirt she’d DIYd with safety pins. Loving this site right now, as I’ve recently been interested in attached rings like these. She is an inspiration every time I run into her!
Possibly my favorite look of the night, on Patricia Harr. It was a Valentino pantsuit rescued from the racks at TJ Maxx (or Loehmann’s?). She reminded me of Audrey Tautou.
As much as I’d love to see the book in a more luxurious, large format, I’m enjoying it (also, enjoying the fact that when I came up to Scott to have him sign my book, he said, who are you? you are gorgeous! – week: made). There’s not much in the way of text, and though that probably frustrates some who want to know the who, what, when, where and HOW of every shot, I appreciate that he wants us to take from it what we will. Maybe make up stories about the subjects, wonder why they are laughing, who they are. In a world full of oversharing, there’s something to be said for a little mystery, no?!
Speaking of mystery, he did say that he and girlfriend Garance are already collaborating on yet-to-be-announced projects. Blogosphere power couple, anyone!?
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patricia, it can be noted, is a former awesome fw intern. we only pick the best — and the best-dressed! (because omg, that valentino onesie = swoon.)
thanks for coming! so glad you had fun.
Would it be weird if I told you that you are my new idol? A. You got to meet Scott Schuman. He and Garance Dore are indeed a fashion power couple, whom I absolutely adore. B. You’ve established yourself as a fashion maven via your blog (ie WSJ article) C. Best dressed in Washingtonian? Need I say more? Keep up the good work!
[...] could not agree more with Project Beltway that Patricia Harr was the best dressed of the night. Her Valentino one-piece pantsuit and perfectly coiffed short [...]
Wow, that white pantsuit is stunning! I can’t believe she got that at TJMaxx! Must visit soon…
I saw Nakea at Hirshhorn Afterhours last Friday and totally style-stalked her because of that amazing earring/cuff/marvelous piece.
Kathleen,
I don’t know about that, but really nice of you to say ( :